Information on "Conflict" and "Americas"
June 2013
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12 Jun 2013
Israel: Background and US Relations
Author: Jim Zanotti
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report analyzes US policy towards Israel, in light of the new Israeli government formed by Prime Minister Netanyahu in March 2013. More on «Israel: Background and US Relations» -
7 Jun 2013
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for the US Congress, with both the Obama Administration and the US Coast Guard releasing strategy documents regarding this area in May 2013. More on «Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress» -
3 Jun 2013
Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper evaluates the national stability in Iraq after the US withdrawal. More on «Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights» -
Jun 2013
Syria and WMD: Deepening Uncertainty
Author: S Samuel C Rajiv
Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)
This brief looks at how certain governments have reacted to the charges that Syrian forces recently used chemical weapons against their opponents. More on «Syria and WMD: Deepening Uncertainty»
May 2013
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16 May 2013
Obama, Siria y la delgada línea roja
Author: Carlota García Encina
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
Este comentario analiza la amenaza de las armas químicas en el conflicto sirio desde una perspectiva americana. More on «Obama, Siria y la delgada línea roja» -
10 May 2013
Beyond the Ramparts: The Future of US Special Operations Forces
Author: Jim Thomas, Chris Dougherty
Publisher: Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
Despite being one of the US’ most cost-effective weapons, Special Operations Forces (SOF) are facing the same budget problems as other branches of the military. More on «Beyond the Ramparts: The Future of US Special Operations Forces» -
1 May 2013
Australia and Air-Sea Battle
Author: Ben Schreer
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary examines the US's Air-Sea Battle (ASB) concept in Asia as a counter to the military challenge of China, and Australia's expected response and contribution. More on «Australia and Air-Sea Battle»
April 2013
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22 Apr 2013
Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response
Author: Jeremy M Sharp, Christopher M Blanchard
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper discusses the situation in Syria after over a year of unrest and violence. More on «Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response» -
10 Apr 2013
The Peace Corps: Current Issues
Author: Curt Tarnoff
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Generally viewed positively by the public and widely supported in Congress, the Peace Corps is a US agency that provides volunteer skills internationally. More on «The Peace Corps: Current Issues» -
10 Apr 2013
Covert Action
Author: Marshall Curtis Erwin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the legislative background surrounding "covert actions" carried out by the US intelligence community. More on «Covert Action»
